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Stillwater

2021·Movie
2h 19min·R
66
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Secrets run deep.

Bill Baker, an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma, travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, Allison, who is in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill builds a new life for himself in France as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter.
Gritty DramaLegal ThrillerFamily RedemptionCross-Cultural ConflictCharacter StudySlow Burn MysteryRealistic PortrayalEmotional JourneyFathers & Daughters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Stillwater

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Is Stillwater worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stillwater rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Stillwater?

2 h 19 min

Stillwater runs 2 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stillwater?

Critics68
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Stillwater much the same way.

Was Stillwater a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$20 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.

What language is Stillwater in?

EnglishFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Spanish. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stillwater?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stillwater in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stillwater use?

Accidental MurderArmor-Piercing QuestionBittersweet EndingFish out of WaterHalf-Witted HillbillyKarma HoudiniNational StereotypesPlatonic Life-PartnersPoor Communication KillsScenery PornPosthumous CharacterPapa Wolfand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Stillwater, including Accidental Murder, Armor-Piercing Question, Bittersweet Ending.